School time.

Today your Daddy and I went to 3 different preschools to see about starting you in school this fall. We were so nervous. You see, I am not ready to send my little girl away to school but I see in you such happiness and a longing for school when I take you to the preschool group each week. You love your school time and your friends you have made. I would like for you to be at home with me as long as possible but sometimes Mommies have to realize what is best for the child over their own wants and needs. You are craving to be around other kids more and you are progressing with our at home school time so very well. We have not decided on if you will start in the fall or in January but either way, it is going to be hard to see you go.

I realized something today that was so important. I cannot take for granted the time I have with you. I have known for so very long that this time is passing by so quickly but there was something about seeing you in the classrooms today that hit me so hard. A longing for me to want to savor each hug, each smile, the sound of your laughter and yes, even when you cry or disobey Mommy. I will miss each and every second with you.

So for now, we will continue to play, read, have our school time and make amazing memories together for as long as we can.